Author: Standard Focus

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the G100 political movement and the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives have intensified efforts to unite opposition parties and political actors under a common platform capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The latest move followed a meeting between a delegation of the G100, led by its Convener, Salihu Lukman,... Read more

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Lagos State branch, has raised concerns over weaknesses in the state's drug regulatory system, warning that manpower shortages in key regulatory positions could expose Nigerians to unsafe medicines and poor pharmacy practices. The pharmacists also called on the Federal Government to urgently inaugurate the Governing Council of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), saying... Read more

The Kebbi State Government has commenced a four-day capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening treasury operations, financial controls and records management across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The training, titled “Strengthening Treasury Operations, Financial Controls and Office Record Documentation,” is scheduled to hold from August 19 to 22, 2026, in Sokoto. The state government said the initiative was part of its... Read more

The Plateau State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed three commissioner nominees forwarded by Governor Caleb Mutfwang for appointment into the State Executive Council. The nominees are Hon. Ishaku Maren from Bokkos Local Government Area, Prof. Gloria Karuri from Bassa Local Government Area and Comrade Prince Miaphen from Qua’an Pan Local Government Area. During their screening, the nominees highlighted... Read more

The Labour Party (LP) has declared its readiness to commence campaigns for the 2027 general elections in line with the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). National Publicity Secretary of the party, Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in a telephone interview, saying the party was prepared to campaign for elective positions from the governorship and state assemblies to... Read more

President Bola Tinubu has warned politicians contesting the 2027 general elections against exploiting ethnic and religious sentiments to gain political advantage. Tinubu issued the warning in Abuja during the signing of the peace accord ahead of the 2027 elections.Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the President urged political parties and their candidates to... Read more

The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has declared its readiness for the commencement of campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying its manifesto would remain the foundation of its engagement with voters. The party said it was committed to building an egalitarian society where citizens remained the nation's greatest resource and leadership was focused on their welfare. “The YPP has... Read more

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared its readiness to run an effective and stakeholder-driven campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, while the Social Democratic Party (SDP) said it was putting together a pan-Nigeria campaign structure. National Publicity Secretary of the NDC, Osa Director, said the party would adopt a strategic approach to its campaign rather than rush into... Read more

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has commended President Bola Tinubu following the oversubscription of its N250 billion Series 1 fixed-rate bond within five working days. The bond was issued through BOI Financing SPV Plc under the bank's $1 billion Multi-Currency Instruments Programme. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development in a statement on... Read more

The planned resumption of oil production in Ogoniland after more than three decades could face fresh challenges following allegations by KAGOTE that some individuals are attempting to compromise and hijack the dialogue process. KAGOTE, representing the four local government areas of Khana, Gokana, Tai and Eleme that make up Ogoniland, also alleged that clandestine oil-related activities may have commenced in... Read more